tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post4714086652518642922..comments2024-02-10T01:38:44.715-08:00Comments on Life Lessons: Opportunity to GrowAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-44097309017665276412011-07-09T17:49:31.008-07:002011-07-09T17:49:31.008-07:00There are times when I think I'm patient, then...There are times when I think I'm patient, then something little will jump out at me and I just snap. Those are the times I realize I'm using my own strength to work on the patience/self-control, instead of resting in the peace that the Spirit layers on me. <br /><br />I'm learning though. Publishing is certainly not a fast occupation. Just like with anything else, it is through daily practice of resting in the Spirit that will hold us up when patience is required.<br /><br />Excellent post!Marji Laine - Faith Driven Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08863807987324920493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-67273425427093169532011-07-09T11:58:44.715-07:002011-07-09T11:58:44.715-07:00I have to agree with you about wanting the 90 minu...I have to agree with you about wanting the 90 minute fix. It's seared into our brains. Fast food, fixed shows (like you said), fast internet. Anything, anytime. <br /><br />Waiting and patience is hard.<br /><br />Am I a patient person? It depends on what I have to be patient about. I tend to get frustrated after I've counseled someone more than twice about a particular problem and they do not do anything I've suggested and things stay the same. I lose patience fairly quick in this matter.<br /><br />I tend to have more patience with people who aren't my family. Terrible isn't it? :)Jessica R. Patchhttp://www.jessicarpatch.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-47969390500559671832011-07-08T06:52:19.712-07:002011-07-08T06:52:19.712-07:00I am a work in progress in the area of patience. I...I am a work in progress in the area of patience. In some areas, I am farther along than I used to be, in others, not so much. Raising children and maturing have taught me a lot, but there are still triggers that set me off. I know too, that stress, family situations, and hormones can contribute to my lack of patience at certain times. Believing for a balanced and Godly approach to everything. :)<br /><br />Have a great weekend!<br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-73697510209754213442011-07-07T08:50:15.422-07:002011-07-07T08:50:15.422-07:00Susan - Thanks for your honesty! You chose the rig...Susan - Thanks for your honesty! You chose the right avenue to straighten things out - prayer! I love the pattern laid out in the Psalms - David poured out his heart to the Lord (the good, the bad, and yes, even the ugly!) In the end, he praised the Lord. I think developing patience helps us keep the proper perspective and allows us to turn more quickly to praising the Lord! Have a blessed week, my friend!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-36649070025822058982011-07-07T08:46:09.945-07:002011-07-07T08:46:09.945-07:00Janette - So good to see you! And you make a great...Janette - So good to see you! And you make a great observation! I hadn't thought about the added benefit of patience towards myself. Appreciate your thoughts! Hugs and blessings!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-88117605550584757832011-07-07T05:25:08.124-07:002011-07-07T05:25:08.124-07:00Hi Maria -
Ouch! Just yesterday, I had to get awa...Hi Maria -<br /><br />Ouch! Just yesterday, I had to get away for a moment and pray for an attitude adjustment. My patience at that point was a mere thread.<br /><br />Thanks for an excellent post.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttp://susanjreinhardt.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-26835541828433579802011-07-06T22:35:17.626-07:002011-07-06T22:35:17.626-07:00I'm more patient now than I've ever been t...I'm more patient now than I've ever been thanks to a shift in my thinking. I used to think that if something was clearly important, then my loved one was wrong for not believing that such-and-such was pressing. I've come to terms with the fact that I don't have to understand my loved one's reasoning, but I do have to accept it.<br /><br />I'm a work in progress, too, Maria! But there has been one unexpected benefit of exerting patience with others: it has caused me to be more patient with myself. I think it's interesting how treating others in a better and more balanced way tends to have the effect of causing us to be kinder to ourselves. Being patient is a win-win. :-)<br /><br />Thank you for your post. Have a beautiful rest of the week.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05234966786590125696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-27957561074244305082011-07-06T16:04:28.409-07:002011-07-06T16:04:28.409-07:00Marja - Great to see you! Thanks for your honesty!...Marja - Great to see you! Thanks for your honesty! Sometimes my anger and lack of patience sneak up on me - leaving me shocked with myself. It's good to remember that I'm a work in progress! Thanks for the reminder!! Have a blessed week, friend!:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691883326513386349.post-84737775301277845262011-07-06T09:59:39.095-07:002011-07-06T09:59:39.095-07:00Hhmm, I think that in general I have learned to be...Hhmm, I think that in general I have learned to be patient, but sometimes I am not! Sometimes I kind of flip... get angry or frustrated about something and that surprises me. It tells me I am a work in progress, always :)<br />Good post Maria, thanks.Marja Verschoor-Meijershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475263793581289701noreply@blogger.com